Cape Fear Community College's Burgaw Center director, Tammie Parris, received the 2022 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award for outstanding volunteer work in Pender County, according to a recent news release.

In April, Parris (pictured below) was recognized as one of two outstanding volunteers by the N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service.

The Governor’s Volunteer Service Award, established in 1979, honors people who demonstrate concern and compassion for their neighbors by making a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service, the release stated.

“Pender County is pleased to honor Tammie Parris for her selfless dedication to the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce and Pender Education Partnership,” said Tammy Proctor, Pender County tourism director and public information officer, in the release.

Parris volunteers in numerous organizations, including the Greater Topsail chamber as chairperson of the board of directors. Parris also serves as president of the Pender Education Partnership, a 501c3 nonprofit foundation that awards scholarships and teacher mini-grants in Pender County Schools.

“We are so proud of Tammie and her consistent efforts to serve Pender County,” said John Downing, CFCC vice president of economic and workforce development. “She is dedicated to the betterment of her community and truly believes in the power of education.”